Apply to be a vendor at Allerton Park’s Holiday Showcase from Dec. 6 through Dec. 8. The Showcase draws visitors from around Illinois and has become a holiday tradition for many who return year after year. Artists, makers, bakers and more who are interested in selling their wares should apply here by Oct. 1. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by Nov. 1.

The Campus Building Waste Characterization and Opportunity Assessment identified and measured the typical trash and recycling materials generated in eight campus facilities. The full report and executive summary include key findings and 39 recommendations across seven categories covering areas of education and outreach, infrastructure, programming, purchasing, policy, retail and research.

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. Join us this fall to learn from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists about how you can help make a difference where you live and meet the challenges of a changing world. This is a hybrid learning course equivalent to a three-hour college course with certification. Cost is $200. 

Now live on Coursera: Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investment! Dr. Craig Lemoine, CFP(r), Ph.D., MRFC, and the Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing team will take you on a journey through land, education, futures contracts, public securities, exempt securities and issuers. This four-module course will enhance your understanding of alternative investments and securities of all kinds! 

The Illini Union will undergo extensive roof construction between the 2024-2026 academic years. Over the next week, you will start seeing scaffolding and overhead protection installed on the north side and adjacent sidewalks. During all construction, the Illini Union and all sidewalks and entrances, along with the circle drive and parking lots D-10 and D-11, will remain OPEN. Stay up-to-date here.

As part of our commitment to protect young people on our campus, the Protection of Minors policy requires that program organizers report any university-sponsored activities designed to include participants under the age of 18. You must report those activities to the Division of Public Safety by visiting go.illinois.edu/protection-of-minors.

FABPlus is a universitywide application that helps units monitor and track assets both above and below the designated $2,500 fixed asset threshold. FABPlus integrates with FABweb to help deliver a more complete view of inventory. Learn more about FABPlus.

Please join DRES in celebrating their 2024 Paralympic Athletes with a Send-Off party from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Free Kona Ice and USA bracelet-making for everyone!

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and ways to incorporate nutrition to help manage the side effects of treatment. Explore how the right food helps to fight cancer. Online | Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.

Achieve that goal of learning to play a musical instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3 through Nov. 5, in The Studio. Leading this course will be musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on a simple terminology he applies to the guitar. $200 per person. Register here by Aug. 27. All sales are final.

Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for Saturday Stargazing at Allerton Park, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 7, at the Sun Singer. Enjoy stargazing, finding constellations and spotting deep space objects with telescopes. Arrive early, bring snacks and play lawn games as the sun sets. The best views start at 8:45 p.m. with the event wrapping up by 10:30 p.m. $5 per person. Register here. 

Be a part of Photoshoots with Lemareye Jones between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 12 through Aug. 14. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot when you register. The photoshoots with Jones, the Park's current Rooting a Deeper Connection Artist-in-Residence, will feature the Black-American Heritage Flag. Free, but registration is required here.  

The Community Police Academy is an opportunity for you to participate in important conversations about policing, with hands-on and interactive presentations. The deadline to register is Friday, Aug. 16. It is free of charge and open to U. of I. students, faculty and staff. Space is limited. Evening classes will be from Sept. 11 through Nov. 6. Register at go.illinois.edu/CPARegistration24

The Free People, Read Freely™ keynote conversation will feature New York Times best-selling author Clint Smith and George M. Johnson, whose memoir about growing up black and queer has been widely banned. The conversation will be moderated by faculty member and Urbana poet laureate, Ruby Mendenhall. A book signing will follow. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

Faculty and campus partners are invited to discover what’s new at The Career Center. Get an overview of our services and explore how we can enrich your curriculum. We offer a range of career resources to integrate into your classes, including guest speakers, resume and cover letter assignments, mock interview activities, video content and more. Click here to register.

The Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American Student (I-MMÁS) initiative is excited to invite you to the upcoming Online Symposium on Innovation in Engineering for Sustainability. The objective of the symposium is to enhance strategic synergies among researchers in Illinois and Mexico and to promote innovation in engineering toward sustainability. View the agenda and register for the event.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program invites you for an in-depth look at its application process as well as the various components and required materials. This open forum will provide applicants a chance to ask their question live to IIE staff. Please visit Global Relations' Fulbright webpage for August Fulbright news, resources and events.

Faculty and campus partners are invited to discover how The Career Center empowers diverse students, including first-gen students and students of color. Explore programs like FOCUS and CC-I, designed to enhance their career readiness. Gain practical strategies on how you can support and empower your students too. Click here to register.

Unlock the secrets of financial aid on August 15, 2024, at 12 PM CT. Help your students learn how to maximize their financial aid packages and ease the burden of tuition. Students, their families, and University employees can learn to navigate the complex world of financial aid with confidence. Registration required.

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for participants for a validation study of transdermal biosensing bracelets. Participation involves attending three laboratory sessions, wearing a transdermal bracelet and filling out surveys for two weeks. Up to $400 in compensation for participation.

We are seeking LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced dismissal from family members for a one-hour Zoom interview. Participants will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card. To set up an interview, follow this survey link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8tT1gCqn0Hp6ezQ. Contact: Charee M. Thompson (Professor, charee@illinois.edu); Emily Gerlikovski (Ph.D. student, erg5@illinois.edu)

The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for social drinkers to participate in our study. Participation involves attending one 6- to 9-hour laboratory session and completing cognitive, social and communicative tasks while EEG brain responses are recorded. A referral of at least one same-gender friend is required at the time of sign up. Up to $100 in compensation.